Glencoe Physical Science with Earth Science, Florida Edition

Section 2: Earthquakes

Section Review Quiz

1.
The _______ is the point of origin of an earthquake.
A)epicenter
B)viscosity
C)focus
D)aftershock
2.
A type of transform boundary where plates move vertically is called a _______.
A)fault
B)focus
C)epicenter
D)volcano
3.
Which earthquake waves travel through matter with a push-pull motion?
A)secondary waves
B)surface waves
C)primary waves
D)body waves
4.
Which type of wave can not travel through a liquid or gaseous medium?
A)primary waves
B)surface waves
C)secondary waves
D)body waves
5.
Why do most earthquakes occur along plate boundaries?
A)At many divergent boundaries, subduction occurs.
B)At many convergent boundaries, subduciton occurs
C)At many convergent boundaries, subduction occurs
D)The crust at plate boundaries is brittle and weak.
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